All Stars Triumph in May 30 Tourney Prep
Stewart and Crone's All Stars defeated North Liberty 11 to 3 after a six run rally in the eighth inning. Washington had 11 runs on 13 hits aided by North Liberty errors. Memorial Day tournament at Greenfield announced with noon start May 30 featuring Cochran Roofing Iowa City Glen Towers Des Moines Stewart Crone Washington Ottumwa Buckhorn Tavern Bettendorf Hot-En-Tots Des Moines Marine Grill Corona Tl and Ft. Madison VFW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart & Crone
North Liberty
Washington
Slade
H. LeGrand
Hartzel
Schmitt
Cochran Roofing
Iowa City
Glen Towers
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Buckrhorn Tavern
Bettendorf
Hot-En-Tots
Marine Grill
Corona
Ft. Madison
VFW
Davenport Editor Ralph Leysen Dies After Stroke
Ralph J. Leysen 68, Davenport Daily Times managing editor and Lee syndicate writer, died at Mercy hospital after a stroke. Born June 23 1898 in Muscatine, he began in newspapers in 1905 and rose to editor roles. He married Ann Witcher. they had a daughter, and his survivor list includes her husband Walter Stockley of Time magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Ralph J. Leysen
Davenport Daily Times
Iowa
Mercy Hospital
Leysen
the Times
Lee Syndicate
Muscatine
Jacob Leysen
Muscatine Journal
Journal
Ann Gault Witcher
Walter Stockley
Time Magazine
Wilton
Cona
Memorial Day Program Honors Disabled Veterans
Dorothy Deloris Virginia Kathleen Wehr Gene Wehr and Mrs Marie Marie attended a Keota and Sigourney VFW Memorial day program for disabled veterans at Knoxville. The girls performed three quartet numbers including My Happiness Alice Blue Gown and Mockin Bird Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Deloris
Virginia
Kathleen Wehr
Gene Wehr
Marie Marie
Keota and Sigourney Vfw
Knoxville
Mockin
Bird Hill
Baseball Night Matchups Across Leagues
Major League schedules show Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Chicago at Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh at St. Louis for night games. The American League list includes New York at Boston and St. Louis at Chicago with Cleveland visiting Detroit and Philadelphia at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
United Press
Wom
Wittspurgh
Cleveland St. Louws
Boston Chicago Gain On New York Yanks
In a tight pennant race the White Sox and Red Sox swept doubleheaders to extend winning streaks. The White Sox beat Cleveland 4–2 and 6–4, now 11 straight, while the Red Sox crushed the Senators 9–1 and 7–1 as Boston rose toward the Yankees. The Yankees split with Philadelphia and fell behind by one game. Detroit took both ends from the Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
New York
Yanks
Yankees
White Sox
Red Sox
Athletics
Cleveland
Indians
Browns
Senators
Frank
Spee) Shea
Bobby Shantz
Detroit
Tigers
Giants
Phillies
Cardinals
Reds
Priscilla Club Holds Annual May Breakfast
The Priscilla club held its annual May breakfast at 10 30 am on Friday May 25 in Mrs Victor Stacy s home. Serving committee members included Mrs Fay Greene Mrs L C Hill Mrs Halle Hanft Mrs J H Wy kert and Mrs Carrie Lewis. Covina California visitor Mrs Ginevra Johnston joined gatherings at the United Presbyterian home in Washington. Rev C S Ramsdale newly elected assistant stated clerk at the 93rd general assembly served Des Moines last week. Marilyn Hill nurse trainee at Iowa Methodist hospital left for St Louis to begin psychiatric affiliation May 2 to August 28. Rev Eugene Shipley of Olds Congregational preached at 2 pm Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Congregational Church
Here
Pritchard
Samuel Pritchard
Iowa City
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
Thomas Evans
Mercy Hospital
Robert Vince
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Delbert Jordan
Bellevue Hospital
Kenneth Lukins
Fern Heath
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Priscilla Club
Victor Stacy
Fay Greene
L. C. Hill
Halle Hanft
J. H. Wykert
Carrie Lewis
Covina
Calif
Ginevra Johnston
United Presbyterian Home
Washington
C. S. Ramsdale
Argo United
Marilyn Hill
Mero
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
St. Louis City Hospital
St. Louis
Eugene Shipley
Congregational Church
Olds
Australian plant tests color coding to boost cleanliness
An Australian auto firm painted walls and machines green with white ceilings and color coded switches pipes and aisles blue red yellow and aluminum to improve working conditions. Workers adopted tidy habits and even wore office attire. a control corner left unpainted showed less cleanliness and ongoing effort to maintain order.
Eagle to Attend Iowa 4-H Conservation Camp
18 year old Robert Eagle of Ainsworth will attend the Iowa 4-H Conservation Camp at Camp Mitigwa near Boone from June 5 to 8. He was chosen for outstanding 4-H activities and conservation interest by the state staff. The camp features field tours on fish soil birds and plant life and geology with light activities including sports vesper programs and campfire sessions. Sponsored by the Iowa Agricultural Extension Service and Federal Cartridge Company the camp hosts 55 boys and 55 girls plus staff. Poet Badger Clark will attend and will arrive a day late to receive an honorary doctorate from South Dakota State College on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eagle
Herman Eagle
Ainsworth
Camp
Mitigwa
Boone
Iowa State College
Thomas A. Robb
Iowa Agricultural Extension Service
Federal Cartridge Company
Minneapolis
Badger Clark
Black Hills
South Dakota State College
Biologist Proves Salamander Body Water Extractable
A biologist at General Electric's Research Laboratory demonstrates that at least half of a salamander's body water can be drawn out without killing the animal, indicating a high water reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Company
Senator Vandenberg Warns Against Using Air Force Against China
Vandenberg told the Senate investigative committee that the U. S. Air Force should remain intact as the sole deterrent to war and not be dissipated in Korea. He argued that using full air power against China might not decisively end the conflict, though it could pressure peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Vandenberg
U. S
Bovh Vandenberg
Senate
China
Russia
Indian Creek Club Hosts Miscel laneous Shower for Farriers
Indian Creek Club in Sandy Hook reports a midweek gathering led by Mrs. D. W. Tucker with fourteen members and two guests. A miscellaneous shower for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ray Farrier is planned at the schoolhouse Friday evening with forty attendees. The Farriers received candy bars and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Indian Creek Club
D. W. Tucker
Allen Breiter
Ray Farrier
James Kel Jer
Fairfield
Herbert Hammen's
Nadine
Everett Klein
Harper
R. F. Palmer
Huston
Texas
Palmer
Pricing controls under fair trade methods discussed
The text notes over 35 trillion dollars of goods sold annually in the United States under resale price maintenance allowing brands to set minimum resale prices. It cites fair trade items in 12 retail fields like drug stores totaling 5 trillion and other price maintenance methods at 30 trillion, including consign- ment selling and exclusive auto dealerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Fredericks Enjoy Tulsa Visit With Military Ties
Dr and Mrs K E Frederick Ronnie and Lance travel to Tulsa Oklahoma to visit J Phillips and family. The Freddicks and Lipps are former Marines once stationed at Camp LeJeune NC. The group includes relatives from Cedar Rapids Fort Myers Falls Church and Iowa City with a Washington hosting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Frederick
Ronnie
Lance
Tulsa
Okla
J. Phillips
Frederick
Phillips
Marine Corps
Camp LeJeune
North Carolina
Albert Wehr
Ralph Wehr
Olds
Robert Day
Atlantic
H. T. Shranger
Joe Allen Jones
Falls Church
R. L. van Meter
Jack Netherly
Cedar Rapids
C. H. van Meter
Ft. Meyers, Fla
Dorothy van Meter
DeWitt
Helen Crull
San Kafall
Calif
Mel Baker
Diane
Iowa City
B. H. van Meter
Washington
Labor Saving At Field Day Near Bloomfield
The Southern Iowa Experimental Farm Field Day opening session showcases labor saving methods. Registration starts 1 p.m. under Roy F. McAllister with a 1:30 p.m. program by C H Van Vinck on labor saving in livestock care. Visitors tour drainage results, wet grass varieties, and crop variety trials with lime and fertilizer demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Iowa
Bloomfield
Davis County Extension
Roy F. McAllister
C. H. van Vinck
Iowa State College Agricultural Engineer
Canvassing Continues Across Local Precincts
A fragmented roster lists volunteers and canvassers including Carol Anderson Kay Garrett Beverly Baker Kay Wittmer Nancy Loveless Karen Lance Beverly Tucker Ruthanne Brown Judy Fern Delores Thomas Ann Peterson Carol Garrett Elaine Sturgis Nellie Jo Lindsey Karen Foster as canvassing efforts proceed from Page 1 through continued coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Anderson
Kay Garrett
Beverly Baker
Kay Wittmer
Nancy Loveless
Karen Lance
Beverly Tucker
Ruthanne Brown
Judy Fern
Delores Thomas
Ann Peterson
Carol Garrett
Elaine Sturgis
Nellie Jo Lindsey
Karen Foster
Hospital Admissions and Birth Notices
Admitted Saturday include Mrs. Nola Faulkner medical Roy Musgrove Mrs. Charles Johnson Keota Mrs. John Richards and baby daugh ter Jim Jenkins Keota Mrs. Mable Dunston Packwood Mrs. David Masson and baby daugh ter Mrs. Sylvanius Miller Jr and baby son Kalona Today Robert Brinton Brighton Mrs Cloyce Dill Keota and Mrs Nola Faulkner tonsillectomies Marita Mullen Ronald Horn Stephen Talbot Allen Hunsaker Dixie Edmondson Births Saturday afternoon Mr and Mrs Wilfred McDonald Keota daughter Today Mr and Mrs Olin Harris Washington daughter Mr and Mrs George R Norman daughter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Musgrove
Charles Johnson
Keota
John Richards
Jim Jenkins
Mable Dunston
Packwood
David Masson
Sylvanius Miller Jr
Kalona
Robert Brinton
Brighton
Cloyce Dill
Wilfred McDonald
Olin Harris
Washington
George R, Norman
Indiana Grower Finds Terra-Lite Vermiculite Best Propagation Medium
A leading Indiana poinsettia grower reports Terra-Lite vermiculite yields excellent propagation. He blends it with potting soil at transplanting to assure longer, healthier plant life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Community Birthday and Household Guests Across Town
Edith Atack celebrated a birthday at Ida Cavender's home after returning from Tampa Florida. Visitors included W W Hise of Marshalltown with George Dare, Rev and Mrs Longfellow visiting Bedford, Maull and Sharpe from Mason City touring Council Bluffs and Lincoln, and Harold Baxter with daughter Jean from Cleveland en route from Ames. Barbara Dare and a roommate returned to Iown Wesleyan Mt Pleasant after a weekend with George Dare. Howard Miller's mother-in-law arrived from Chula Vista stopping in Devil's Lake to visit Henry Miller's family. Privates LeRoy Havel and Norman Van Trump home on leave from Camp Atterbury hosted by Havel and Van Trump families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Atack
Ida Cavender
Ames
Howard
Washington
Glenn Zaring
Dave Elder
Barbara Dare
Iown Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Miss Dare
George Dare
Howard Miller
Chula Vista
Calif
Devil's Lake
N. Lak
Henry H. Miller
LeRoy V. Havel
Norman van Trump
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Roy Havel
A. S. van Trump
West Chester
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All-Stars
Greenfield
VITA
Aanita Farm Dairies
Teghntedtee
Teerategss
Major
Fox
Leo Gorcey
OVD Eg
Pt Oat
Wayne Morris
Preston Foster Kay Buckley
Frank McHugh
van van Jonson
Barry Keel - Sullivan
Mike
Mery
Pawes Vitard
Reogueen Ey
Charles Walters
Armand Deutsch
Walt Disney
Technicolor
RAG Radio Pictures, Inc
U. P
All In
NAVY
North Pole
Defense
International Soundphoto
Speedway
Speedway Market
East Side Square
H. W. Mineart
Nola Faulkner
Washington County
John W. Lee
Charles W. Croll
Isave
T. W. Harwood
General Insurance Agency
Mace Motor
Ford and Mercury
Files Jones, Wellman
M. K. DeLashmutt
City
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